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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23
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TELEGRAPEzEC NEWS.
Fight with Indians.

NoGALEs, Ariz, Dec % -IOformation is
received from the commander of the federal
troops in Sonora at the recently established
military pos, town OF BoDacita to the effect
that detachment Of troops under the CON-
mand Of Capt Encisco: attacked party of
Ysoui Indians who we're preparing raid at
a p!acs called Laeuna dol Paria Sunday
morning. The fight lasted three hours.
The troops succeeded in driving the Indians
from their hiding place among the rocks at
the first volley. The battle was a despei ate
one AID the Indians had 70 be charged
many times before they would give up their
stronghold. Ole Indian was killed and
one wounded. Two squaws were captured
and SEPT to Boracita. Chico SenadeTs
little Poi;oner), one of the shrewdest war
riors in the tribe, was at the head. After
being forced to retire from The rocks he GOV
cred their retreat with great skill. The
fedorals who followed him were ambushed
several times and would have been horribly
slaughtered had not the InGiAns run ont Of
smmunitioD. One night recently Cap! Ea-
CISCO, Lieut. Osiuoin aad twenty five iufar.
Try gave chase to band ofIudians who had
been discovered in the hills near Bonsciis'
The Yaqus had taken refuge behind aledge
of g:ari.e rocks. The captsin charged the
Indi us but was forced 10 retire. He then
deployed the troops in squads oftwoand
three with the intention Of concentrating
from different points, but the Indians broke
through the federal lines amid rapid firing
during which Holquin was wounded. The
pursuit was abandoned and the troops re-
turned Tito Donacita. The next morning
they sent 10 the scene CT the battle for the
purpose CT taking up the trail f'om it. The
pr,vious night they had killed one Indian
aud wounded several others. A Remington
rifle belt with cartridges was found by the
side of the Indian Further On the COM
mapd found two more dead Indians iiddled
with bullets. A wounded Indian attempted
to escape but the troops sh2t him dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

OF INTEREST TO LAwYERs-Judges Of
county and corporation courts are author
lied by law to change the days for the com.
Increment of their courts respectively, aud
are required by law to have copies of all
such orders sent to the Clerk of the house
of Delegates. who is required to publish the
same in the Acts of Assembly. Many such
changes have been made which do not
appear in the Acts. If clerks of courts will
examine the Acts of Assembly of the last
session, and if upon such examination they
find that the terms of their courts so pub.
Iished do not correspond with the day upon
which the terms actually commence, Ger.
tificate to that effect sent to the Clerk of
the Hou.e of Delegates will cause him to
make the corrections, and the convenience
OF the public will be greatly promoted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23
NEWS OF THE BAY.

Senator Stanford yesterday gave each Of
the Sapate pages S. as Christmas present.
The lighthouse board is now considering
the feasibility of erecting lighthouse OF
the first order on the outer shoals at Cape
Hat.eras, n. c.
Wallace Ross and George Bubear, the
oarsmen, have signed articles to row for the
championship of England for 1900 side.
The race is 10 take place on the Thames
course, Feb. 10.
The Baltimore Corn and Flour Exchange
yesterday voted to have Saturday session
from 10 to IL o'clock, and then adjourn IN
til Tuesday. The same adjournment will
be made Saturday before New Years.
Charles G. Rhodes slaughter. house. on
the Calvertou road near Franklin street, Bal
timore, was burned early this morning.
The building and II head of dressed cattle,
90 600 pounds OF taiow and 1000 tongues
vera consumed. The loss was SIC 600 and
the insurance $4,000.
Ed Johnson, colored, living two miles
west Of Cincinnati, placed some dynamite
cartridges 10 the oven of his stove to thaw
Yesterday. His house was destroyed, his
eighteen-y ear-old daughter and infant one
year old were both killed, and Johnson and
his wife seriously injured.
Father Matthew Ryan, of the town Of
Hospital, county Limerick, Ireland, one of
the projectors Of the plan of campaign, has
been sentenced to months Imprisonment
without hard labor for melting the people TO
commit illegal acts. Father Ryan declines
to divest himself Of his clerical attire in
prison, and the Catholic we!dcr sustains him
in bis refusal.
Senator Butler, on behalf of Charles Up.
perhustcr, South Carolina veteran of the
Mexican war and Mexican pensioner, yes
terday presented to the Senate for use at
the Vice Presidents desk q gayel and cask-
ct, his own hand work. wrought in exquisite
proportions ont of $50 separate pieces Of
wood, tas;efuily inlaid. The gift and the
accompanying letter were referred TO the
committee on rules for formal acceptance.
Much interest is manifested over the
approaching drag" hunt, which will take
place near Washington next Wednesday.
President and Mrs. Cleveland, and Secre
tary ard Mrs Whitney have promised to at
tend. a large number of ladies and gentle
men from Baltimore aud this city will be
present. in addition 10 many others. max
ing the hunt the most distinguished that
has ever been held in this county. it is ex-
pected that fully one hundred and twenty
five ladies and gentlemen, will follow the
hounds, while probably twice that num-
Der will watch the chase from carriages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Geo. r. Bell, prominent dry goods mer.
chant of StauntoD, made an assignment yes
terday.
A large white owl, measuring 1 feet 6
inches from tip to tip of its wings, was kill
ed in Col ]. r. c. Lewis's woods last week
by Mr.. J. w. Kephart, of Berryville. 1t
was beautiful pathological specimen.
The English rabbits that were recently
put on Smiths Island, in the lower part of
Northampton county, are said to be dying
rapidly, either on account OF the climate or
because they cannot get enough to eat on
the island.
Mr.. John E Rider, of England, large
holder of Virginia bonds, spent some time
with Gov Lee yesterday and manifested q
disposition to obtain all possible information
in regard to the State and her financial re
sources.
The large patent roller Touring mill, with
a capacity of 200 barrels per day, at Harris
onbuTg, belonging to Glen & Wenger, was
yesterday destroyed by fire, supposed to
\hsve been the work OF al incendiary. Loss
S35 600; no insurance.
The Circuit Court of Norfolk county has
awarded damages amounting to s.. 500
against the New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk Railroad and the Norfolk County
Ferry in favor of George Cooper, who lost
his wife in collision in the harbor laat
spring.
Milton Luck. youth OF II, while return
ing home with his sister from an entertain.
ment last night in the suburbs of Richmond.
was attacked by an unknown rough ard
stabbed. At the time of the assault young
Luck and his sister were within q few hun.
dred feet Of their home. The man ap-
preached them aud said to Luck "Give
me that giy" The lad pushed his sister
with small cane. the only weapon he had.
The young lady fed to the house when the
man struck Luck in the back with an open
knife, inhicting deep wound, which may
prove quite serious. The assailaut es-
capped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23
ALEX NDRIA-.
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 2a.

"UNNEcEssARY TAXATION is unjust taxa
lion, and the democratic party ID pledged 10
revise the tariff" So says the national
democratic platform. And yet there are
men calling themselves democrats who want
the tax on salt, sugar, fuel, clothing,
shelter, medicine and most all the other
necessa.ies of life retained, though there
is no necessity for the money raised
by that tax. The only relief they
are willing to afford pillaged people,
is to remove the tax on-what? O!eomarga'
rine and whisky J.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

THOSE FRIENDS of the B.air bill whose
support is not won by their desire TO have
SEVENTY seven million dollars taken out OF
treasury 80 as to af'17d plausible ground for
continuing the ar IF, are &C 'uAted, they say,
by desire to improve the condition of the
colored people OF the South. But, accord
ing to the prison statistics OF the South, the
effect of free schools, the beneficiaries of the
bill re ferred to, is not bene6 cal to colored
people, at least in respect of their moral
condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

In AN article in tho local column OF to-
days GAZETTE attention is directed to the
poor of this city. Amid ali the happiness
aud festivity of the approaching holidays,
the miseries Of the poor should not be forgot
te Or their suflerings be neglected. Tho SO
wac flavor their Christmas with charity will
not not only hsvea better stomach, but
merrier heart
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23
Explosion of Dynamite.

HALIFAX, N. S., Dec. 2S-An explosion
of dynamite occurred at limestone quarry,
near Brookfeld, Colchester county, this
morning, and killed four men. one of them
being Alex. Mcdonald, the proprietor of
the quarry. They were warming dynamite
previous to using it for blast when it ex
ploded, it is supposed, from overheating
Two other persons were slightly injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

THE NEW YORK Sun says Mr.. Randall,
sis houored by the dislike of the subsidy
hunters, the jobbers, the claim grabbers, and
the slaves of the rings" He may be, but
for all that, Mr.. Randall was such friend
of the biggest job before the last Congress
the dependent pensions bill, that ne not
only supported it, but even went so far as
to vote to pass it over the Presidents wise,
inst and brave veto.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23
The TUrf.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 23-The stakes for the
spring meeting of tho Waldo Park Racing Assoc.
alton has been announced. The Kansas City
Derby (for three year olds) has 5000 ad ed be-
sides entry money. The total amount of added
money for the ten stakes is S11, $50, or an aver
age of nearly s., 200 to each stake
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23
Receivers Appointed.

HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. % Judge Car
penter 10 day appointed ex-Lieut. Governor
L. H. Cooke, of Riverton. and Hon. John r.
Buck, Of Hartford, receivers of the Cont
neutal Life Insurance Company, and granted
decree of receivership. Policy holders
claims must be sent in by July l, 1888
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

THE SCHOOL trustees of Washington er'
gagged fee, large building near the Capitol,
surrounded by lot inclosed by high brick
wall, for colored school house. Many
years ago it was used for immoral purposes,
but, as sensible colored man, in talking
about it said, the bricks and mortar in it
had not been contaminated. Some OF the
other colored people of tue city, however,
thought otherwise, and upon telling the
President so, he directed that another bui'd
ing be selected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23
Presentation Portrait.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dc. pa large por
trait of President Cleveland WAS presented
to the city government this morning By e
number of his old Buffalo friends. The por
trait has been placed in the mayors office.
1t was purchased for 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23
Earthquake Shock.

New BEDFORD. Mass, Dec. ga deep
rumbling sound, lasting three seconds, &C
companied by tremor of the earth, wos
noticed shortly after midnight this morning.
The disturbance aroused the people from
their sleep. The shock was felt in Acush-
net and the towns in this vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23
Arrest of n Bank Rohber.

HALIFAX, Dec. % Frank G. McNsaly,
tAe s:aco bank robber. was arrested at TIE
Halifax hotel this morning. He has been
here since Sunday last when he arrived in
the steamer Polynesian from England. He
registered OF the hotel as W. E. Sluyvesant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

view OF this the Nationals last night are
said to have agreed to como in to-day, fur.
nish quorum in the Senate and count the
vote and declare the election of a principal
and assistant chief of the nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

Do not mail your letters on the train
hereafter, if you want q speedy delivery.
According to the terms Of the new ruling
all letters mailed on the train must be left
at the next station to be re mailed. This
ruling was made to relieve the postal clerks
on the trains, by compelling people to mail
the r letters at their own postofices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23
NHr. NEanning.s Condifion.

ALBANY, Dac. 23.-Mr. Manuing's condi-
ton is said to BIO unchanged this morning.
10 a. MIR. Manning is still living, and
may last the day out, though this is hardly
expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

The Flour markets are without new features
and steady. Wheat is firm and fairly active !;
milling lots for prompt delivery and samples of
that class readily sold, but common and off.
grades still neglected and sell more closely to
their intrinsic value than for several seasons buy
ers finding them hard to "work out" On account
of the scarcity Of choice Wheats sales were made
on Change to-day at 70, so, 81, 50, SO, So and
sc, the latter for good mixed and longberry. Corn
is unchanged and brought 52a53 Rye is scarce.
Oats are higher. Eggs are wax aud lower But.
ter, Poultry and other produce are in constant de-
mand.
BALTIMORE, Dec 23.-Cotton easy and dull;
middling 1Oas. Flour steady and quiet Howard
street and Western super 81 37a2 rs; do extra
So Ooa3 go; do family "a 00a4 35; city mills
super 81 37a2 GO: do extra So 00a3 62; do Rio
brands 81 5Oa4 10; Patapsco superlative Tatent
So 30 do family So Is. Wheat-Southcrn firm,
with an active demand; red 90a92; amber goa
93; Western higher closing quiet No winter
red spot S5a,aS6; Jan S6Aa86as Feb 1874
1875; May 934a94. Corn-Southern firmer and
active; white 53s55: yellow 531ha55: Western
irmer: mixed spot 54a.a547s; year 55 asked
Jan 55ssa55S5; Feb 561b bid. Oats steady and
firm Southern and Penna 34a37; Western
white 3Sa4O; do mixed 36a3S. Rye firm at 81
s66. Hay easy and quiet; prime to choice West
ern sl3a14 Provisions quiet and steady Mess
Pork T15 10. k-mea.s-shoulders and clear
rib sides packed 7Aa9. Bacon-shoulders 7I6a
So; clear rib sides 9la hams 12a12a. LAR
refined slh. Butter firm; Western packed lS4
%; creamery 27a31. Eggs steady; fresh 24a26
lined l6alS. Coffee easier and dull Bio car oes
ordinary to fair 1SAa18al. Sugar steady; a
soft z. Whiskey frmer at 81 bal 16.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

A rather cynical lady, somewhat of
1irt, says most men, like colds, are very
.a.iy caught, but difficult to get rid of.
Her mistake is apparent. Dr.. Bulbs Cough
Syrup will cure any cold however stubborn
il may be. Price % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23
Ordered 10 Settle their Difficulties.

ST LOUIS, DEC 23-1'he latest sdVces
from Tahlequab, Iui. Ty., sly that agent An
derson gave the two contending factions
cl arly to understand YESTERDAY. hat be
would give them So hours to settle their d.
6cuiiies in, and if at tho esd of tiat lime The
trouble was not adjusted the government
would step in and settle it Tor them. II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

Men should be what they seen )" and if
they are suffering toItures with toothache
:ney should not try to smile and look cool
aud handsome How much wiser to ease
lha psin WITH bottle Of salvation Oil.
which can b. bought for Is ents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

Mr.. BLAINE and President Cleveland will
probably be the rival candidates for the
next, as they were for the present Presiden
cy. They are utterly and Numerically OF
posed to each other on the important sub
iects of the tariff and tho Internal revenue
AS the democratic members of the Virginia
legislature, on these subjects, are in accord
with the former and disagree with the lat
ter, as consistent men, they will be i: di-
lemma next November, in case OF the rea':-
cation of the probability referred to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET, Dee
22-Sugars The market for raw stock is ste.dy
and firm, with moderate demand. We quoto
Muscovado fair refining, So test, at 5lsc, and
centrifugal 90 test, at 5 1516c For refine
Sugars the market is quiet and steady, with fair
demand for distribution. The stock is well CON.
trolled. We quote hards at IS u for cut loaf
81 so for cubes, 81 50 for powdered, 81 25 for
granulated. softs-$7 rs for mould A, 81 81 for
confectoners' 4, and 81 for standard A.
Cotfee-The demand for invoices is quiet and
the market is dull and nominal, with small sun.
ply offering. There were no sales reported in tho
week The jobbing trade is quiet and steady
The speculation has fuctuated comparatively
little Rio invoices are quoted nominally at 1sLc
for old and 1890 per ID for new crop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

},r Robert Brockett of Warren county,
said Tuesday to Capt II. h. Downing, of
F.cnt Royal, his high bred troting mare
Nora" Tor $500 cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

NEITHER house of Congress was in session
to day, both, as stated in yesterdays GA
zErrE, having recessed yesterday evening un'
til tie 1 III prox. Most ofthe members have
gone home to spend the holidays. IL is
hoped that when they return majority o.
them will have been impressed bS their con
stituerts with the popularity Of the Presi
dents recent message ard with the sdvan
tages that will result 10 the vast majority Of
the people of the country from reduction
in the tariff on the necessaries Of life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

First little girl My father is ID editor
what does yours do ?" Secoud little girl
.Whaterer mamma tels him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

Life ia before you not an earthly life
alone, but 40 endless life thread run
nirg lat rmiuahiy through LIE work Of eter.
niiy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

RICHMOND MARKET. Dec 22.-The market i,
without animation and transactions are limited
Sales of mixed Wheat at 93a94 for primo and q,
Sc for shortberry. Sales of Oats at 371a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

LYNcuBURG MARKET, Dec. 22-The market for
all kinds produce is quiet and, with the exception
OF Tobacco, dull. No change noted in anotstinns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Dec. 9th,
market is very quiet. Receipts OF grain very
light. Flour unchanged. Quotations for coun.
try produce nominal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

CHICAGO, Dec. %, IL q. m-The leading III
tures ruled as follows: May Wheat S41b; Mag
Corn 54ls: May Oats 33si May Pork $40 62'a;
May Lard IS 15.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Cotton firm uplands
1OI: Orleans los futures steady. Flour quiet
and steady. Wheat opened 1ssasc BETTE, but
later lost The advance. Corn easier Pork steady
at SIS 5Ca16. Lard firm at s. 05.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

The retail trade this week has been brisk and
Christmas things" hsve been moving actively. In
the Wholesale trade bpciness has been quiet. Re-
cops of country produce, save poultry, &c, have
been light and prices are weak. Money matters
are very quiet U. s. bonds firm. Virginia con-
sos are offered ct AZ, with one sale at AIS The
10 4os are firm at 37a3S. Past due tax coupons
fundable at so per cent. are quoted at 321As32 7s
aud the nonfundable sold at %. The IS sold yes
terday at 6Glh and closed 66Aa66ai. Railroad
securities are very quiet and nominal.
New YoRS, Dec. 23-The stock market opened
extremely dull again this morning, but prices
were firm at advances OF from Is to u per cent
over LAST evenings final figures. Only two or
three stocks showed any animation whatever and
most OF the list was utterly stagnant, but in the
stocks traded in a heavy to weak tone developed
carrying prices down from Is to y pei cent In
some cases these losses vera afterwari regained.
better feeling becoming noticeable toward the
latter part of the hour. The dealings were with
out special feature however, and at IL O'clock
the market was intensely dull and barely steady
at irregular changes of small fractions from open
ing prices Money 4a5.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 23-Virginia Us consolidate
41la; psst.duo coupons =; 1040s 3S; new IS
sc bid to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

Three steamers are now looking for the
big lumber raft which got adrift in the ocean
q few days since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

COMMUNICATED.
Oh! Odd Greece have sersn wiss men ? P.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET, Dec 22.-Cattle-
market active and 15a20c higher shipping steers
$:'a5 so; stockers and feeders 50 25s3 40 mixed
81 40a2 90; Texas Cattle 81 65a3 40 Hog4
market strong and early closed weak mixed $5a
sheep-market stronger; natives $3a4 90 West.
ern So 25a4 Texans 50 50a3 CO. and LAMBS
81 50a5 so
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET Dec o2-Beeyes
no trading in Beef Cattle and market quiot and
steady Sheep and Lambs-market rather firmer
for good Sheep; steady for Lambs; common to
good Sheep sold at 50 75a5 80 per 100 lbs, Al IL
Lambs at S5a6 so per 100 lbs Hogs firmer f
live at s. 5Oa5 IS per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23
CATTLE MARKETS.


CatSe.-PriccS of Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Rest....-...-.. ........................4 so 90
Generally rated first quality. 90 5 %
Medium or good fair quality. 275 a325
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
No"S.'....... Z w - %
Extreme range of prices ........ 200 a5OO
Most of the sales were from 800 AIS
Total receipts this week logs Total sales $50
OF the receipts 623 came from Virginia.
The receipts, though several hundred less than
last week, were sufficient for the fair demand
generally prevailing. Trading was fair through.
out, and the quality generally up to that of last
weeks offerings. Theae were some very superior
Illinois steers on the market, bunch of tops OF
which were sold to Il city butcher for the holiday
trade. Tops were trihc higher, as to quality,
and others unchanged.
Sheep and Lambs-There was a moderately fair
offering this week, as TO numbers, about the Same
as last week. here was fairly good trade for
good sheep snd Lambs, with the quality showing
some i'm, mt on the range of last week S re
ceipts Wequote butchers Sheep at 3a4 l2c for
common to good, &c for extra, and Lambs at IA
sac per Id gross, with few extra at &c Receipts
this week of Sheep and Lambs were 1879 head
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-23

DoTATo CHIPS, in balf.pOund boxes, received
L to-day by
pOv2 J. G. MlLBUR!,